Most visits to Ireland are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
Officially name: The Republic of Ireland
Capital: Dublin
Largest city: Dublin
Official language: Irish, English
Government: Constitutional republic, Parliamentary democracy
Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland have different currencies.
In the Republic of Ireland the currency used is the Euro and in Northern Ireland the currency used is the Pound Sterling.